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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept the point that we cannot lose sight of the importance of Brexit. That is why the Government created a second Secretary General post in the Department of the Taoiseach to deal explicitly with issues related to Brexit. It is also why the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, has confirmed that an extra €2.6 billion is being made available to...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We have to be careful about how we use privilege so that we do not rely on people-----

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That is important. Ba mhaith liom a rá leis an Seanadóir Mullen cé nach bhfuil an Ghaeilge go flúirseach agam, is mian liom mo chomhghairdeas a bhronnadh ar Katherine Licken as ucht an post nua atá glactha aici sa Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Beidh an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Kyne, istigh linn...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to put on record that the Minister must stand far from that. He cannot be involved in it.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is responsible for the Department. The governing body of NUIG, like any other university, has the power to appoint its own president. As a Corkman, I pay tribute to Dr. Michael Murphy, who is retiring from his position as uachtarán of Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh. I wish him well in his retirement. He has been an exemplary and extraordinary leader of the college...

Seanad: European Parliament and Council Directive: Referral to Joint Committee (31 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2 p.m.; and No. 2, Statements on Northern Ireland, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude no later than 3.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Your personal view is reflective of that of many in the House who share your sentiment that we are forced to suspend business because of the lack of availability of a Minister. Perhaps the group leaders of all Members of the House, particularly opposition Members, might speak to their party Whips with a view to pairing Ministers for that period of time for voting on a Thursday or even...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot answer for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell might share it with us if he knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In time, yes. The Bill is complex and it requires detailed analysis, probing and consideration. I will be happy to have the Minister come to the House but it is important to recognise the significance of the work our Judiciary has undertaken and that it has been independent and served the State well. Senators Boyhan and Devine referred to the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Landy came in here-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to put it on record that Senator Landy came in here and wrote to all the councillors about the former Minister. I can tell him that the former Minister did nothing and that Deputy Coveney had the courage to try to do something. Notwithstanding whether Senator Landy disagrees, he should give the Minister that credit.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Please do. I note to Senator Boyhan that the next Stage of the Adoption (Amendment) Bill is next Tuesday. It will be Committee and Report Stages, depending on Friday, which is the closing date for amendments. Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of Brexit in the context of the reunification of our country. Those of us who are republican and wish to see a united Ireland recognise that...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to note that the State was not complicit in that regard. Senators Frank Feighan, Rose Conway-Walsh and Ned O'Sullivan spoke about the desecration and vandalism of the grave of Éamon de Valera. As Leader of the House, I join in the condemnation of those who carried out this act. Éamon de Valera was a statesman; he was Taoiseach and President of this country. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----is commemorate the First Dáil on the day it first met. If we learn nothing else from history, we should learn how key events are commemorated in other states. My point on the Order of Business yesterday was that as we were not yet independent, it would not be known as "Independence Day" but that we should commemorate the meeting of the First Dáil. To be fair to Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, will attend the House on 8 February, while the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys, will attend on 9 February to discuss the rural action plan and other issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on health, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 2.25 p.m.; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions)...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No, I said I hoped it would not become that. That is what I said.